Chapter Six
Praying
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Encouraging Praying for Children
“And those who say: ‘O’ our Lord! Grant us from our wives and our offspring the joy of our eyes, and make us for the pious ones (their) Imams.”1
“My Lord! Make me a performer of the prayer, and of my offspring (too); Our Lord! And accept my petition.”2
“My Lord! Grant me that I may give thank Your favor which You have bestowed on me and on my parents, and that I may do good which pleases You and do good to me in respect of my offspring; surely I turn to You, and surely I am of those who submit.”3
396. The Prophet (s.a.w.) said: “The father’s prayer for the child is useful like water is for plants.”4
397. The Prophet (s.a.w.) said: “The father’s prayer for his child is like the prayer of a Prophet for his community.”5
398. The Prophet (s.a.w.) said: “May the mercy of Allah be upon he who helps his child in being righteous, and that is by forgiving his wrongs and praying for whatever is between him and Allah.”6
1.. Qurān, ۲۵:۷۴.
2.. Qurān, ۱۴:۴۰.
3.. Qurān, ۴۶:۱۵.
4.. al-Firdaws, vol. ۲, p. ۲۱۳, h. ۳۰۳۸, narrating from Ibn ‘Umar.
5.. Tārikh Asbahān, vol. ۱, p. ۲۲۶, h. ۳۴۴. al-Firdaws, vol. ۲, p. ۲۱۲, h. ۳۰۳۷. Both narrating from 'Anas.
6.. Bihār al-Anwār, vol. ۱۰۴, p. ۹۸, h. ۷۰, narrating from ‘Uddah al-Dā‘i.
